Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 10, 1915, Page 1

- n VOLUNE 13, No. 38, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA; wnnmnu zvnmm, anAlY 10, 1915, i i " COUNT ZEPPELIN SAYS HE MADE HIS FIRST ASCENSION AT ST. PAUL IN 1863 0""‘/ gy Noted Inwnwr Asserts la. a%l“ri “gible Came to Him While " the Air at That Time. TELIS OF LINCOLN MEETING Hopes to Pilot First Airship to Cross the Atlantic But Would Enter New York on Peaceful Mission. Following is the second of two interesting interviews granted Karl H. yon Wiegand by Count Zeppelin. The first was pub- lished yesterday. By Karl H. Von Wiegand. Copyright 1915, by United Press. Copyright in Great Britian. Berlin, Feb. 1.—(Via the Hague and London, Feb. 10.)—Count Fer- dinand von Zeppelin made his first balloon ascension in St. Paul, instead of on the civil war firing line, he told me tonight. It was while he was in the air above that little frontier town of 1863 that he conceived the first idea of a dirigible aircraft. The count ‘was telling me of his visit to America during the ecivil war. Made First Ascension at St. Paul. After discussing his meeting with President Lincoln and experiences on the firing line at the time of the civil war, he said: “I made my first balloon ascension at St. Paul, and not on the civil war - firing line, as has been frequently said. A major of the union army, whose name I have forgotten, was there and had a captive balloon. Gas Prevented Long Flight. “I wanted a real sensation and ar- ranged for the use of the balloon, he to cut the rope and me to make a long flight after I had gotten up the limit. 1 bought all the spare gas that the St. Paul gas works would let me have and wag able to get up several hun- dred feet, but gas was of such poor quality that I could not get the bag filled sufficiently to essay a long flight. First Idea of Dirigibles Conceived. “Yet, while I was above St. Paul, 1 had my first idea of aerial mavi-| gation strongly impressed upon me, and it was there that the first idea of my Zeppelins came to me. Made Trip Up Lakes. “1 had made a trip over the lakes and saw some beautiful American girls. They finally broke the ice by flipping apple seeds into my face and then we had a jolly talk. “I made a brief stay at Pere Mar- quette and incidentally the city of Superior, Wis.,, might have been named after me as some of the people suggested changing it in my honor. Sees Indians Dance War Dance. “I suffered great hardships for 21 days, making my way through the dense woods from Superior to St. Paul, accompanied by two Russians and an Indian half-breed. On the way, I passed a camp where the Chippewas were engaged in a war dance in honor of a victorious fight with the Sioux. Had Photograph Taken. “In 1863 St. Paul was pretentious enough to have a photographer and as a souvenir I have a photograph -of myself, taken at that time. I re- turned south via Milwaukee, where many houses were being raised on higher ‘ground on account of high ‘water from the lake. In New York 1 witnessed the draft riot and saw the police shooting into the mob. “I had many friends in America, but I fear that few of them have cared to live as long as I have. Per- haps none will be left when I come again, if I come in one of my crui- sers.” Hopes to Be First Across Ocean. The conversation tonight first turn- ed to the possibilities of the giant airships that bear Count Zeppelin’s name. 4 “I have always hoped to be the first to pilot an airship across the Atlantic. I have believed that to do 50 woyld be the crowning effort of my career,” said the count. Troubled by Charges of Ruthlessness. “Not to bombard New York and ‘Washington?” ‘I asked him quietly. The count was very grave as he replied, and it was plain from his general ' attitude that he has been greatly troubled over the charges of ruthlessness in the use of dirigibles and the criticism that they are be- yond the pale of civilized warfare. Wants to Sail on Mission of Peace. “Throw bombs on people who have been so kind to me when I was among them?” he said “Never! Never! I want tp sail on a peaceful mission ‘when 180 to America.” He was 77 in July, but he does not look more than 60. He is short, but his well-knit, athletic figure shows lstoninhlnx elasticity and a quickness of movement. He has very clear eyes and a ruddy face, with snow-white mustache. and, when I saw him he had a pair of “beautiful shiners,” both eyes being discolored “nd almost swollen shut. Calling my “tion to them, he said: soks like I had been in a fight, doesi. ¢ it?” He explained that it was the result of a tumble in the air while conduct- ing an experiment at Johannisthal. “"Tells of Meeting With Lincoln. For. several hours afterward the count related to me incidents of his (Continued on last page.) STAGE PLAY AT BRINKMAN “Her Gloves,” Associated Charities Benefit, Will Be Presented Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings. A CLEVER THREE-ACT COMEDY ‘“Her Gloves,” a three-act comedy which will usher forth round after round of hearty laughter, will be pre- sented at the Brinkman theater next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, being presented by local talent and for the benefit of the Associated Charities. Under the direction of Miss Rubie Henrionnet, Bemidji’s clever and tal- ented young elocutionist, rehearsals have been held almost daily for the past several weeks and that the play will be a big success is practically assured. Following is the cast: Walter Dillingham. ...Jack Herbert Mrs. Dillingham. ....Gladys Stanton Jefferson Rugsgles. .Bob Feir Mrs. Ruggles .........Vera Backus Charlie Brooks.....Ralph B. Lycan Dora Ruggles......... Esther Nixon Robert Slocum .Harold Hayner Mrs. Brooks. .. . .Helen Backus Jim Ryan ............ Joe Christie Valeska Bijou, an ctress ........ .................. Beatrice Mills Each member of the cast is taking much interest in the play and. the rehearsals have been most encourag- ing. ATTEMPTS GF GERMANS AT LORRAINE FALL Paris, Feb. 10.—According to in- formation given out by the French war office late this afternoon, the German attempts to carry French po- sitions at Lorraine, northeast of Maronville, by a general infantry as- sault, has been repulsed. Attempts at various isolated points along the long battle line were fought with nt- most desperation, this being especial- ly true in the Argonne region and Labassee. The reports indicate that the Germans have been unable to gain any advantage, although outnumber- ing the French. T0 CALL EXTRA SESSION ‘Washington, Feb. 10.—President Wilson announced this morning that he has decided to call an extra ses- sion of congress for March 5, if the senate fillibuster on the ship purchase bill continues. An extra ses- sion will be called both for the appropriation bill which failed to pass and make another at- tempt to force through the ship pur- chase bill by the next congress. FIFTY VOTERS REGISTER. Scenes Now Set for City Election of Next Tuesday. With registration day a matter of the past Bemidji citizens are devoting their attention to the city election of next Tuesday. About fifty voters registered yesterday. All citizens who- voted at the last election were not required to register. The same judges who had charge of the polls yesterday will preside next Tuesday. Interest in the campaign is gradually increasing and it is now probable that a good vote will be secured. Tead tho Ploneer want ads, Carl C. Gowran Says That Bemidji’s Summer Resort Facilities Must Be Developed—Suggests New: Dock. “LAKE IS NOT APPRECIATED” During the past few years the family of Carl C. Gowran, of Grand Forks, has spent many summer months at Lavinia and has always preferred Bemidji to the larger and more advertised summer resorts. It is therefore interesting to know that Mr. Gowran, who is in the investment business, favors the plan of the Be- midji Commercial club to take steps which will promote and make this city known far and near as one of the nation’s most desirable resorts. “In speaking of the proposition, Mr. Gowran says: “The lake dwellers, generally, have always felt that the people of Bemidji did not appreciate the value of the lake or its surround- ings and I hope that something will be done along the line of a summer hotel, although I am not convinced that it would be a paying proposi- tion. “In my mind the first thing to be done is for the city to build a decent dock and landing place for launches and row-boats and then arrange for adequate service on and around the lake at any and all times at reason- able rates, so that strangers will feel that they are welcome and be clined to come again. “There is no question about the natural ‘advantage of Bemidji as a; summer resort, but it must be devel- oped.” 4 FLEW STARS AND STRIPES | New York, Feb. 10.—When the Cunard Line steamer, Orduna, arrived here this morning, passengers claim- ed that she flew the stars and stripes for twenty-four hours on January 31 while passing through the Irish Sea. A change was reported following a wireless order from shore. The pas- sengers were unable to say whether ; the orders were from the British ad-; miralty or from officials of the Cun- ard Line. The same day as the Or- duna sailed, German submarines sunk , three British merchantment. Ship officials deny changing the flag. in-; MILLER CARRIED FROM DULUTH MAT IN FAINT Duluth, Minn., Feb. 10.—After one’ hour and forty-three minutes of wrestling at a terrific pace and witia neither man showing signs of weak- ening, Walter Miller and Wano Ke- tonen, battling for the middleweight championship of America before a crowd of 3,000 here last night, both secured toe holds in a flying fall and then with Frank Gotch’s famous hold applied it was a question of endur- ance. Ketonen won. Convulsive struggles by both men failed abso- lutely to break. Ketonen had the better hold and after five minutes of agony for both men, Miller pounded the mat furiously and fainted from the pain and was carried limp from the mat. A hasty examination dis- closed two torn ligaments in his right knee and another in his ankle and he was unable to continue for the fall and lost the bout. Miller was the aggressor up until the last minute. GERMAN LOSS IS 50,000 London, Feb. 10.—A Petrograd correspondent of the Evening Star estimates that the German loss in the last two weeks of battle along Bor- shimow is not less than 50,000 killed and 200,000 wounded. Discuss Bridge Matters. Bridge matters called for the at- tention of the board of county com- missioners today. -It is expected that the board will complete its work by tonight. All of the commission- ers, Rako, chairman; Thompson, Clementson, Lennon and Hayes are in attendance. No School Friday. Because of the teachers’ convention | which will be in session Friday thereiten, and was at that time one of the | house. will be no school. is the same day. iwas again defeated by the Oswego Ibition of defensive play caused Os- 1wego to work hard for points. ¥ PRESENT PROSPERITY T : CONTINUE THREE YEARS : ¥ Mandan, N. D,, Feb. 10.— That the present prosperity will be contlnu’@d for three years, was the’statement to- day by John Cloud, a wrinkled old Sioux Indian of the Stand- . ing Rock reservation: He says % that 1915, 191€ and 1917 will * be wet years, : three dry years, Local persons are inclined to" put consider- ¥ ble credence in the predic- ¥ tions of the Indhm. x iiiiiii*fl‘l{ll*#l d* kK Kk k ok * * * * x *x * * * * * * + * BEMIDJI IOSES ANOTHER Oswego Quint Takeu Hard Fought Game by Score of 23 to 20— Miller is sm af Contest. PLAY LAST GAME TOMORROW T With _the semsational basket throwing of Miller the big feature of the evening’s play. “Big Bemidg” champions in a-hard fought game at the Armory last night, the resulting 23 to 20. Oswego started the game with a rush, netting six points before the Bemidji boys realized that the con- test had started. At this point a change was made in the local lineup | and the lead was reduced to a score of 6 to 7. The teamplay of Oswego appeared better than during any of | the previous, games and coupled with the sensational basket throwing of Swede Grimsted took the score to 14 to 9 for the first half. Bemidji strengthened during the second half and by a startling exhi- ! score With only a few minutes to play the score stood 21 to 14 in: Oswego’s favor. Here Miller, playing right forward | for Bemidji, thrilled the crowd by Isecuring a basket from near the cen- ter of the floor, following a moment later with another equally difficult. | The spectators were on their feet and | velling for another basket when Mil- ler again repeated his feat, throwing a basket from a difficult angle and at a long distance. His was one of the most re nessed during the series. one minute to play Roberts counted ; and the game ended in a score of 23 to 20. a Neither team played well during the first half but in the last period the crowd was treated to some of the most spectacular and interesting bas- ketball ever witnessed here. Traf- ton, playing center and opposing Grimsted, played a fine game, especs ially on the defense, while Bestul, Jacobson and Brandon worked splen- didly. Peck started the game at guard, but soon retired, his injured ankle being bothersome. ‘With but The lineup: - Bemidji Oswego Brandon . ... Nolls Miller .. . Murnane Trafton ...... . Grimsted Bestul ... «...... Roberts Peck and.... ...... Aberding Jacobson Summary: Field goals, Oswego— Murnane 2, Grimsted 6, Roberts 2, Aberding 1; Bemidji—Miller 4, Bes- tul 3, Jacobson 1. ‘wego—Grimsted, none out of 5, Aber- ding 1 out of 2; Bemidji—Brandon, 4 out of 8, Miller, none out of 2. Referee Stanton; scorer, Malone. The teams will play the last game of the series tomorrow night. WAS DIRECTOR OF CROOKS- TON COMMERCIAL CLUB. In the twenty years ago column of the Crookston Daily Times the other day, appeared an item which will be of interest to many Bemidji persons. It reads: ‘‘The business men of the city in a conference with the Colum- bia club decided to create a board of trade, conmsisting of several hundred members. The committees in charge were Messrs. John McKinnon, Felix.| Fournet, C. H. Saake and - Anton | Erickson.” Mr. Erickson, the last named, is now the Bemidji postmas- cial club. SCOO 3 THE CUB REPOKTER COME ON-SHELL QUT BEFORE T PUNCTURE YOUR, -|year to make it efficient. most people do not know what sub- Four goals, Os- | MORE BATTLESHIPS Is Sufficiently Imge‘ Now is Fact Brought Out at Investigation—Out- numbered by England Alone. it MAY SOON BE WORLD'S LARGEST Submarines Best Insurance for Hos- tile Attacks—War Fails to Show That Igcrnse is Now Necessary. (By Burton K. Standish) Washington, Feb. 10. — “The American people haven’t any more idea of what a great navy they have than a ‘lot of monkeys. ' I don’t be- lieve they know that the highest na- val officers of the United States who appeared before the house naval af- fairs committee, declared that we have the greatest navy in world, ex- cepting that of England, and that we do not need the addition of fifty million dollars’ worth of ships this , Instead of listening to these authorities * the people read this bunk the naval agi- tators spread around.” Chance for Graft. That is what the leader of the “Little Navy” men in the house de- clared today. “People mistake the idea of ‘little navy,’ ” said Judge Witherspoon, of Mississippi, the leader. “We don’t believe in a lit- tle navy; we believe the navy the United States now has is adequate for defense purposes and we are op- posed to building new ships every year just to give the big corporations more chance for graft.” Discussing the naval appropriation bill now before the house, with its building program of two battleships 117 submarines and other war vessels, Representative Witherspoon declared that whole program “is a piece of in- excusable extravagence.” Favor Submarines. “According to the testimony of the ‘best naval authorities in the United | States,” said Witherspoon, “subma- rines are the best insurance against hostile attacks. But they also de- clare that the United States already has an abundance of submarines and all that are necessary for our fleet. ‘We have 59 at the present time. Now ‘marines are for. 1 diaf’t until“Cap- tain Sterling, commander of the sub- marine flotilla, told me. It is not the idea of naval strategists to have submarines at every port. Captain Sterling said all the United States needs is one for each battleship. Submarines, he said, must be used in a fleet to go out and attach approach- ing vessels before the dreadnaughts come up. It would be useless to have a few submarines scattered in all our harbors because in time of war the harbors can be mined against all hostile attacks. Increase Not Necessary. ‘Witherspoon does not believe the European war has demonstrated any necessity for an increase in our navy. (Continuea on Jast page). RUSSIANS BATTLE FOR COMMAND OF PLAINS Petrograd, Feb. 10.—Battles - for possession of the Carpathians Slope and passes which command the fer- tile Hungarian plains, is unprece- dented in desperation. The moun- tains are strewn with dead and dy- ing and from indications the Rus- sians are winning. If the Slavs win they will be able to retain their hold- ings at Bukowina and make another attempt for the invasion of Hungary. GILMAN 82 YEARS OLD. A _gorgeous bouquet of roses was presented to Representative Charles A. Gilman of St. Cloud-in the house at the capitol yesterday on the occa- sion of his 82nd birthday. Mr. Gil- man, a former lieutenant governor and former speaker of the house, is the oldest member of the legislature. After a presentation speech by Rep- resentative L. C. Spooner, Mr. Gil- man thanked the members of the He reviewed briefly his 60 Lincoln's birthday 'directors of the Crookston Commer-|years in Minnesota and his part in political affairs of the state. From War Zone To War Zone -~ - JURY CABES T0 BEGIN, Petit Jury Will Report- for ‘Duty Tomorrow Morning. y With the reporting of the mem- bers of the petit jury tomorrow morn- ing work on jury. cases will immedi- ately begin and it is the intention of Judge Wright to. bring the term to an end in as short a time as pos- sible. Today was almost entirely spent in the holding of examinations of those desiring citizenship papers. W. L. Wyman, court reporter, will arrive in Bemidji from his home at Park Rapids this evening. The grand Jjury reported late this afternoon, hav- ing completed its work. T0 CHANGE PRIMARY DATE House Recommends That September Election Be Returned—Claim Farmers Will Be Benefited. LIVELY DEBATE IS CAUSED The bill to change the date of the primary election from the second Tuesday in June to the second Mon- day in September was recommended for passage by the house in'commit- tee of the whole yesterday, after a lively debate of forty-five minutes. The bill, which was introduced by Representative Anton Borgen of Du- luth, is intended to give farmers greater opportunity to cast their votes. Those speaking in favor of the measure pointed out that it was diffi- cult for farmers to put aside their clover cutting campaign in June to attend the polls, while-in September it was an easy matter for them to depart from their less pressing du- ties. Opponents of the measure contend- ed that farmers were indifferent as to whether the date of the primaries was changed and that it was as easy for them to leave their duties in June as in September. Another object of the bill is to cut down the length of the political cam- paigns. Representative G. B. Bjornson' of Minneota, speaking in favor of the measure declared that under present conditions a candidate virtually car- ries on a campaign of one year, that the candidate is opposed to this sys- tem, that the farmer grows tired, of 3 wnmm l’fimm&fflly Wbfllfl appreciate a shorter campaign. An amendment to the original bill changed the day of election from Tuesday to Monday so that traveling salesmen might cast their votes be- fore starting on weekly trips. RETURN TWO INDICTMENTS Two indictments were returned by ‘the -grand jury late this afternoon, one being against Call England, the Bemidji insurance man, who is charged with grand larceny in the second degree, the other being against Frank Heulin, who is accused of beat- ing and striking Mrs. Ida Conda, the indictment being for simple assault. There were no other indictments. Both were in court when the indict- ments were read and will be arraign- ed before Judge B. F. Wright tomor- row afternoon. They are represented by Attorney Henry Funkley. The grand jury in its report stated that it found the court house and jail in a satisfactory condition, but that in its opinion the interior of the latter is in need of repainting ELKS DANCE THIS EVENING. With the hall attractively decor- ated, the eighth annual charity ball of the Bemidji Elks lodge, 1052, will take place this evening. The annual Elks affair is always one of Bemidji’s most enjoyable social functions and it is expected that a large attendance will be had at the City hall this eve- ning. The colors ‘of the lodge have been used for decorating. Rel.n- frey’s orchestra will provide music. After a delay of two days “The Master Key” will be thrown on the screen at the Grand this evening. The pictures will hereafter be shown ev- ery Monday, a matinee to be given in the afternoon. Read the serial in each Friday’s issue of the Daily Pio- neer. By "HOP' GOsH-THAT HIT ME FUHRY- ' ME 4 BEEN FACING— SHELLS AN BOMBS FriM UG INCHTGUNS AND 242 CENT\METER HOWITZER| CITY PREPARED 10 WELCOMETEACHERS North-Central Minnesota Associa- tion—Begins Tomorrow. - PRESIDENT WELD TO TALK Interesting _ngnm is Arranged for Friday, Round Table Discussions and Addresses--Governor Coming Bemldji is prepared to welcome delegates who are to attend the sixth annual convention of the North-Cen- tral Minnesota Educational associa- (tion, which begins here tomorrow eve- ing and is to continue throughout Friday. It is expected that a lnrge number of visitors will reach Bemidji in-time jto attend the opening program, to- morrow evening, at which Frank A. Weld, president of the Moorhead State Normal school, will lecture, his sub- ject being “The Man From the Other Side.” McCuaig to Give Welcome. At the first session an address of welcome will be given by William McCuaig, mayor of Bemidji; to. which E. E. Mclntire, superintendent ‘6f -the International Falls.schools, will re- spond. There will be several- selec- tions by the Boys’ Glee club. These Are Eligible. All persons connected with or in-’ terested in educational affairs in any way are eligible to membership in the assoclation and may become such by paying a fee of fifty cents. On pay- Iment of such sum to the secretary of the association a card bearing name and number of person will be issued, giving members the privilege of- at- tending all sessions of the conven- tion, including evening lectures with- out further charge. That the asso- ciation may be as helpful and inspir- ing to as many persons as possible every one interested in education is cordially invited to attend. Friday morning there will be an announcement of committees, music and addresses by several well known educators of the state, including Pro- fessor A. D. Storm, Margaret B. Ba- ker, Professor T. A. Erickson, Dr. &% " G: Schulz and Dr. H. W. Hill. ° ~'During afternoon there wili‘be addresses by Superinténdent J." H. Hay and J. M. McConnell;:a* demon—- stration in cunnlng and round table discussions. Hammond to Talk. - In the evening Governor W.: 8. Hammond will talk, following intro- ductory remarks which are to be made by Judge C. W. Stanton. There will be vocal solos by Miss Margaret Newton, supervisor of music in the Bemidji schools, and Hon. A. J. Lin- den, state summer school director of music. A reception will follow. Headquarters for the association will be held at the High school build- ing. The members of the Woman's Study club will assist in providing:en- tertainment for the visiting delegates, and under the direction of Miss Olive Cunningham, leader of the Camp- Fire, the girls of that organization will act as guides. To Be a Success. Never were indications more en- couraging for a successful meeting and it is expected that the conven- tion will be a banner one. ENGLAND MAKES NO ATTEMPTTO SEIZE SHIP Falmouth, Eng., Feb. 10.—The American Steamer Wilhelmina, an- chored here, is still under charge of her own officers. Apparently no at- tempt has been made to seize either the vessel or her cargo. The com- mander explains that he put into the harbor here on account of the seyere storms of February 2 and 3. Repairs are being made on the ship by the crew. The vessel was stopped off the United States coast by the Brit- ish, but after explaining the Amer- ican registry, proceeded unmolested. WILL PLAY DOUBLE-HEADER. Camp-Fire @irls to Play Bagley. on Night of Brainerd Game, Two basketball games of much in- terest are to be played in Bemidji next -Saturday evening when - the Camp-Fire girls will play the girls of the Bagley high:school, and the Bemidji and Brainerd. high - school fives will meet for the championship of the Sixth congressional district and the right to play at‘the Carleton state tournament. It is claimed. that the girls’ teams are evenly matched and that the game should be a dandy. The other’ contest should prove one of the best played here in some time as both quints are regarded as pos- sessing all necessary championship qualities. ~ iy Widows and spinster land owners in Egypt are allowed to (m